First photo of tragic Raunds 'murder' victim
A man found dead in Raunds, sparking a murder investigation, has been named as David Morgan, aged 73.
David, also known as Davie, was found at his home in Brook Street on Wednesday afternoon (October 8).
Mr Morgan had reported being the victim of an assault on October 2, and due to this previous police contact, Northamptonshire Police has made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell, said: “Our thoughts are with David’s family and friends at this deeply difficult time.
“We are working at pace to establish the circumstances of David’s death and I would ask anyone with information which could help us to please get in touch.”
His family who are being supported by specially trained officers have asked for privacy.
Emergency services were called to the home above a hairdressers in Raunds town centre on Wednesday, (October 8).
Detectives investigating David’s death have made one arrest – a 38-year-old woman arrested yesterday (October 9) on suspicion of murder. She remains in custody today (Friday, October 10).
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, or report online at www.northants.police.uk/RO quoting incident number 25000592112.
Information can also be submitted direct to detectives via the online portal https://mipp.police.uk/operation/33EM25D21-PO1
Information can also be shared anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information
Additional community reassurance patrols are continuing in the Raunds area, and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak to officers.